Alerts
General Park Alerts[ONGOING] Rock Creek Tennis CenterActivities at the Rock Creek Tennis Center are currently paused as negotiations for a new lease continue. We appreciate your patience during this process. We hope to share an update soon. [ONGOING] Nature Center and Planetarium Closure The Nature Center and Planetarium building is closed until further notice due to continued remediation. Check the park's calendar for changes to ranger programs and locations. [UPCOMING] Closure of parkland east of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Portions of parklands east of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, between Pennsylvania Avenue and O Street NW will be fully closed to public use from early June 2026 through June 30, 2027. Closed area will have fencing and signs. This closure allows DC Water to safely and effectively repair the Rock Creek Main Interceptor. For more information, see the Record of Determination for this closure. Trail AlertsWe'll post any information about temporary trail closures or other alerts related to trails in this section.Current Trail Alerts[ONGOING] Glover Archbold Trail detourFor visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW.Loading weather forecast... |
Last updated: September 18, 2026